AmesMUG: Cut power cord....

[Trevin Ward]

What part of the cord was cut?  The part going from the wall to the adapter
(AC) or the part from the adapter to the computer (DC)?  There really isn't
a good way to "fix it" and connecting the wrong wires together has the
potential to damage the macbook itself.  The best route is to replace the
cord itself, the AC cord is fairly cheap but can only be ordered as a
service part so he'll have to either go into Computer Service in 74 Durham,
the Apple Store in Jordan Creek, or contact Apple Support online or by
phone.  If it's the DC cord the adapter itself will need to be replaced and
it's cheaper to buy a new one then have it "fixed" (replaced) as a service
part.  He can pickup one of those at the University Bookstore.

Trevin

On Nov 26, 2007 4:10 PM, Clark Colby <cacolby3 at iastate.edu> wrote:

> So i was in studio today and my friend cut the power cord on his
> macbook. I was wondering if anyone possibly had an old extra cord or
> if someone knew how to fix the cord? The cord is different than most
> there is an insulated part in the center of the rest of the wires.
>
> Any information or help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> On another subject is there a noticeable or worthwhile difference in
> a 5400 vs 7200 rpm hard drive? The 7200 rpm i understand drains the
> battery faster but also reads faster. The 5400 rpm has the larger
> capacities which is what i want. Should i just buy the 5400? I hate
> expensive decisions especially when they become outdated so fast!
>
> Thanks everyone!
>
> Clark Colby
>
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-- 
Trevin Ward
Director of Information Technology
Government of the Student Body
Senior, Political Science
Iowa State University
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